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DYK for Al-Sanamayn

On 22 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Al-Sanamayn, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that a Roman-era temple in al-Sanamayn, originally dedicated to the pagan god Tyche in the 2nd century CE and later converted into a mosque, is one of the best preserved edifices in Syria? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Al-Sanamayn. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

KTC (talk) 08:02, 22 January 2013 (UTC)

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DYK for Zarzur

On 22 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Zarzur, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the northern Syrian village of Zarzur has been identified as the Bronze Age town of Zuzzura of the Alalakh kingdom? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Zarzur. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

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DYK for Tell Touqan

On 23 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Tell Touqan, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that before the Ba'ath Party took power in Syria, Tell Touqan was a feudal village where most residents worked as laborers for land owned by seven families? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tell Touqan. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

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DYK for Al-Qadmus

On 25 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Al-Qadmus, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Assassins' medieval fortress of al-Qadmus was the seat of the Ismaili sect in Syria well into the 19th century during Ottoman rule? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Al-Qadmus. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

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East/west

Hi, in Template:Did you know nominations/Qarqur you say that Qarqur is "on the east bank of the Orontes". The article twice says it is "on the western bank of the Orontes", but also says that it's "east of ... Tell Qarqur, which is on the eastern bank of the Orontes". MANdARAX • XAЯAbИAM 23:04, 26 January 2013 (UTC)

Thanks for cathching that mistake, both in the article and in the DYK nomination. Both places are on the eastern bank of the Orontes actually. The modern Qarqur is just one kilometer west of the ancient site. I made the correction. --Al Ameer son (talk) 00:01, 27 January 2013 (UTC)

Thanks for fixing it so quickly. I changed the second "western" which I think you missed. Please check to make sure I did that right. MANdARAX • XAЯAbИAM 00:19, 27 January 2013 (UTC)

You did it right, but actually I might remove that additional reference to the Orontes River, since it's no longer necessary for clarification. --Al Ameer son (talk) 00:34, 27 January 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Tasil

On 28 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Tasil, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the fourth-century Roman temple at Tasil in southern Syria was dedicated either to emperor Constantine the Great or to Constantius II? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tasil. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Crisco 1492 (talk) 16:02, 28 January 2013 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Special Barnstar
	Great to see you still contributing! ♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 23:36, 28 January 2013 (UTC)

I've noticed some of your coordinates are slightly off. i recommend using flash earth to centre on the settlement and retrieve the exact coordinates on the left.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 23:41, 28 January 2013 (UTC)

Thanks a lot man, I appreciate it ;) I might have made some coordinate mistakes on my own tuition, as opposed to being misled by the tool I currently use. However, if Flash is more precise as you say, I'll start using it instead. Thanks for the suggestion. Cheers! --Al Ameer son (talk) 04:38, 29 January 2013 (UTC)

Amigo, can you add the Arabic name to Ten Hamadi and see if you can find anything further in Arabic, ideally something more on religion and local customs of the tribes which are mentioned, can you have a look in Arabic to try to pick up something further?. Its currently a GA nom, I'd greatly appreciate it.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 12:59, 2 February 2013 (UTC)

Akward... I can't actually read or write in Arabic. Very elementary skills in the Arabic script. I could only speak and understand Arabic well, particularly Levantine Arabic. I will find someone to add the Arabic script, but I'm afraid I won't be able to research anything about Ten Hamadi in Arabic sources. Sorry mate, --Al Ameer son (talk) 06:02, 3 February 2013 (UTC)

Really? Wow you do surprise me. I thought you were fluent. I suppose it's like people assuming I'm fluent in Welsh! Do you know an editor who might help and speaks Arabic who is active on here?♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 12:54, 3 February 2013 (UTC)

Yep I certainly have to learn it one day. I asked Yazan and Nableezy] for the Arabic scripts, but I think Yazan is on a wiki-break and I'm still awaiting Nableezy's reply. I'm not sure if either would be able to research any Arabic sources unless maybe you have some yourself. There's another Arabic-speaking editor who specializes in Maghrebi topics, but I forgot his user name, will notify you when I find it. You should also try Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Arab world for any help. --Al Ameer son (talk) 06:36, 5 February 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Qarqur

On 29 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Qarqur, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the modern-day Syrian village of Qarqur on the east bank of the Orontes was founded just west of Tell Qarqur, believed to be the site of the Battle of Qarqar? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Qarqur. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:03, 29 January 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Al-Masmiyah

On 29 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Al-Masmiyah, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... the Roman temple from the second century at al-Masmiyah, Syria, has rare niches for statues in its cella? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Al-Masmiyah. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

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DYK for Arab al-Mulk

On 1 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Arab al-Mulk, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Umayyad ruler Mu'awiyah had building material from the ruins of Paltos, currently the village of Arab al-Mulk in Syria, used to reconstruct nearby Jableh? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Arab al-Mulk. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

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Khawabi

My guess is that it's at these coordinates: 34.972867,36.00194 I didn't know the castle (there are a lot of obscure castles in western Syria and I don't know that area that well), but I put Khawabi in Google Maps and then switched on the photos layer and looked at any in the immediate area until I found one of the castle. And the layout of the village/castle looks like it's built on a ridge, which matches with many other castles in the area. I will add it to the List of castles as well. Oh, and just a general suggestion; I would make separate articles for the village and the castle, that usually works better (i.e. keep the second paragraph of the introduction with the information on the village as the contents of the page Khawabi and move everything about the castle to Qala'at al-Khawabi; there is enough information on the castle to warrant its own page). Happy editing!--Zoeperkoe (talk) 19:17, 5 February 2013 (UTC)

Thanks! I'll use your coordinates, but I'm still surprised the place is not labeled on google maps. As for creating separate articles, I would normally agree, but in the case of Khawabi, one of the notable characteristics is that the fortress itself has been continuously inhabited since the 12th-century so in essence the castle is the village, although there is further housing in the vicinity outside of its walls. The Syrian government actually refers to the village as "Qala'at Khawabi" instead of "Khawabi" which is more associated with the surrounding region. Perhaps the article should be moved to "Qala'at Khawabi"? --Al Ameer son (talk) 00:19, 6 February 2013 (UTC)

Wadi Al 'Uyun

Hi Ameer: Some information about Wadi Al 'Uyun be wrong

Please note that the English name is Wadi Al 'Uyun
The city's population Muslims not Christians (Ref. who rely on it wrong)
There is a town called Uyun Al wadi different from the city of Wadi Al 'Uyun
I added references possible .. Hama Governorate - Maps
"وادي العيون" not a famous city .. So will be some information without references

I hope that you will allow modifications .. I have made a great effort in collecting and typeset — Preceding unsigned comment added by Maxim Mansour (talk • contribs) 05:01, 6 February 2013 (UTC)

Hi Ameer ..Thank you for your cooperation

Notes:

I use (Google Maps) to measure distances between Wadi Al 'Uyun and other cities.
Searched for "Blood Rock" I can not find a reference. And continued with the old men in the Wadi Al 'Uyun no one knows.
Some of the information (plants - animals - topography - etc.) Personal previews. Can I add without references??
Can I use references in Arabic??

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Move rationale

Last I checked, "more precise transliteration" is a reason for a move, so I'd thank you not to falsely characterise my actions. ~~ Lothar von Richthofen (talk) 17:47, 12 February 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Al-Sawda

On 14 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Al-Sawda, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Christian town of al-Sawda became a dynamic center in coastal Syria during French Mandate rule largely because its residents did not take part in the 1919 Syrian Revolt? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Al-Sawda. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Crisco 1492 (talk) 05:06, 14 February 2013 (UTC)

Good work

Keep fighting the good fight here on WP. Some people give barnstars, I prefer comments. MezzoMezzo (talk) 11:05, 16 February 2013 (UTC)

Thank you ya Mezzo, I appreciate the support. Salam, --Al Ameer son (talk) 07:04, 17 February 2013 (UTC)

Districts of Damascus

If you have time, could you take a look at what i did to Districts of Damascus? I am second guessing myself... Tradedia^talk 23:45, 17 February 2013 (UTC)

Hi Tradedia, actually the article should be moved back and perhaps renamed to "Neighborhoods of Damascus" instead of "Districts." Also, the term "district" in this case refers to the Arabic word hayy which could be translated interchangeably as "neighborhood" or "city district" as compared to mantiqah which refers to the administrative districts of a governorate. Other than that, the article needs some sourcing, organization and the red links need to be fixed. It has potential for expansion and could be a useful list. --Al Ameer son (talk) 01:48, 18 February 2013 (UTC)

Hi Al Ameer son. Do you know if Damascus is indeed divided into sixteen “districts”, and that they are the ones listed in the article? I could not find any source about this on the web. The article says: “Those districts, in turn, are divided into 98 neighborhoods.” The Damascus city population 2004 census lists 101 hayy (الحي). So maybe this is what the article is calling the 98 “neighborhoods”? Category:Neighborhoods of Damascus lists 22 “neighborhoods”. My guess is that these are more like the “districts” in the article. But the article lists 16 of them, so the Category:Neighborhoods of Damascus might be adding “neighborhoods” to the 16 “districts” (assuming there are indeed 16 districts). For example, Category:Neighborhoods of Damascus lists Al-Shaghour as one of the “neighborhoods”. It is also listed as one of the 16 “districts” in the article. On the other hand, Category:Neighborhoods of Damascus lists Tadamon as one of the “neighborhoods”. However, it is not listed as a “district” in the article, because it is part of the Al-Shaghour “district” (this can be seen from the map in the article). So it looks like the Category:Neighborhoods of Damascus might be mixing apples and oranges… Tradedia^talk 00:48, 19 February 2013 (UTC)

Unfortunately, I don't know for sure if the city is divided into 16 districts and was also unable to find anything in a quick search. There could be something in Arabic-language sources and our fellow editor Zozo2kx might be able to help. He's currently on a wiki-break though. I understand the confusion and I think the best move for now would be to move the article to Neighborhoods of Damascus. What do you think? --Al Ameer son (talk) 07:01, 19 February 2013 (UTC)

Thanks for suggesting Zozo2kx; I will post a message on his talk page and see what he has to say after he comes back from his wiki-break. In the meantime, I think I will just revert what I did to the article. I am not sure about the name Neighborhoods of Damascus, because I don’t think the 16 districts are hayy, but rather something bigger (the article mentions “municipality (Arabic: Baladiyah بلدية).” I found the following article in arabic in a further web search that has the following title: محافظ دمشق يصدر قرارا بإعفاء رئيس بلدية دمشق القديمة (Damascus governor issues order to unseat the old-Damascus municipality chief); so they are talking about “old-Damascus municipality”. So maybe there are 16 districts/municipalities/baladiyah, and these are further divided into 98 neighborhoods/hayy… Tradedia^talk 00:30, 20 February 2013 (UTC)

Ameer, forgive me for the unannounced wiki-break. Damascus actually is one district (mantiqa) that is divided into two cities (Damascus and Yarmouk). Yarmouk is one whole municipality, while Damascus is divided into the 15 other municipalities. I think municipality would be a more accurate word to use (e.g. Barzeh Municipality). As far as I can tell, and from googling in Arabic, that map and the municipality list check out. Hope this helps. Yazan (talk) 06:49, 6 March 2013 (UTC)

Thank you both! I will change "district" to "municipality" Tradedia^talk 17:48, 8 March 2013 (UTC)

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Khawabi

Not True, Old sources like the ottoman sources state the number of 'nusayris' (i.e. alawites) as having 3 times the population in 'hevabi' (khawabi) compared to the sunni population. While it is understandable that ismailis have been gradually removed, I dont see any emigration of the alawites out of the region, your sources fail to provide an explanation about the alawite population and where they went. Regardless, if you think that Khawabi is predominantly sunni then put your sources in the article instead of messaging it to me, so those reading the Khawabi article in the future will be able to access the source to verify the village's demography as predominantly sunni. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 216.165.222.16 (talk) 04:51, 20 February 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Jassem Alwan

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DYK for Khawabi

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DYK for Al-Lataminah

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DYK for Burj Qa'i

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Hello. I am not replacing Hejaz with Tihamah in all articles. I am just replacing the reference to Hejaz when talking about Mecca. Mecca is mistakenly thought to be in Hejaz but that is not true. It lies within the Tihamah region. This mistake resulted from the name of the kingdom of Hejaz in last century. For centuries before that, Muslim and Arab scholars defined Mecca as being a Tihamic city whereas Medina is a Hejazic city. Thanks. --LePatro (talk) 07:15, 1 March 2013 (UTC)

In fact, the term Tihamah originaly includes Mecca and Jeddah and in Arabic: Tihamah is one of the names of Mecca. Hejaz on the other hand includes Medina and Taif. Prophet Mohammed of Islam is originally from Mecca and he described himself in one of his Hadiths as a man from Tihamah. I am trying to correct the matter here using the old books of the Arab scholars . --LePatro (talk) 07:27, 1 March 2013 (UTC)

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Lulua Mosque

You might find a bit more for this.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 13:37, 5 March 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Abdullah Pasha al-Azm

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Bosra, Khawabi et all

Marhaba Ameer. You've been doing some wonderful work on Syrian localities, I'm sorry I've been AWOL lately.

Religions in infobox: I don't think the infobox is the place for this, especially now when we're at a time of huge demographic fluctuations.
Bosra: I'll try to help as much as I can over the next few weeks, but I can't promise much. It's been a very tough few weeks, and I'll be very busy IRL for a while coming.
Khawabi: Check your dropbox, you should find The Eagle's Nest: Ismaili Castles in Iran and Syria by Peter Willey. A brilliant resource into many of these less well-known castles. Several new articles and expansions could be made of it.
Questia: I also got an account on Questia, so if you need some papers/books, let me know and I'll search there.

Cheers Ameer! Yazan (talk) 02:11, 7 March 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Tankiz

On 7 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Tankiz, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Tankiz, the 14th-century Mamluk Viceroy of Syria, commissioned the repair and construction of a number of architectural works including nearly 40 in Damascus alone? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tankiz. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:03, 7 March 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Kaftin

On 10 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Kaftin, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Druze village of Kaftin in northwestern Syria was well-known for its pigeon houses? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kaftin. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

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A kitten for you!

Something to brighten the day!

Amandajm (talk) 10:37, 21 March 2013 (UTC)

Thanks! Brighten the day it did. Nice engaging with you, Cheers! --Al Ameer son (talk) 16:49, 21 March 2013 (UTC)

The Bugle: Issue LXXXIV, March 2013

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DYK for Qalaat al-Madiq

On 25 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Qalaat al-Madiq, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the fortress of Qalaat al-Madiq (pictured), located outside ancient Apamea in northern Syria, was ordered built by the Zengid sultan Nur ad-Din? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Qalaat al-Madiq. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:02, 25 March 2013 (UTC)

That's a great new article! Surprised to see Sabburah is missing, can you start it?♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 14:28, 25 March 2013 (UTC)

Thank you, I've been wanting to create it for a while, but was delayed. Another user started it recently so I figured I ought to just work on it now for DYK purposes. As for Sabburah, I could create it, but it would probably just be a stub. Do you know if the town is of any particular interest other than being a subdistrict center? If not, that's fine. I'll just start the article with the basic info (i.e. location, population, administrative status). --Al Ameer son (talk) 20:48, 25 March 2013 (UTC)

Dunno, I spotted it on google maps and it looked a sizable settlement.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 22:08, 25 March 2013 (UTC)

That's a great start, thanks! BTW I intend to nominate Fatimid architecture for GA within the next few days, thought it might interest you.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 13:16, 26 March 2013 (UTC)

Fantastic work ;) You, Aymatth and Nvvchar did an honorable job with that topic and you guys have significantly broadened wiki coverage of Islamic architecture across the board, something sorely needed. Keep up the great work! I'll see if I could contribute anything meaningful, although I think its pretty up to snuff as is. --Al Ameer son (talk) 00:27, 27 March 2013 (UTC)

Thanks! I'm nomming for GA now.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 16:04, 27 March 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Abu Qubays

On 27 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Abu Qubays, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Assassins of the Abu Qubays fortress paid an annual tribute of 800 gold pieces to the Crusader order of Margat in the early twelfth century? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Abu Qubays. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Panyd^{The muffin is not subtle} 16:03, 27 March 2013 (UTC)

Discussion at AN

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DYK nomination of Marj al-Sultan

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DYK for Circassians in Syria

On 5 April 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Circassians in Syria, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Circassians in Syria occupied many villages, including Murayj al-Durr, having been relocated to the country by the Ottoman authorities in an effort to combat rising local dissent during the nineteenth century? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:02, 5 April 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Murayj al-Durr

On 5 April 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Murayj al-Durr, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Circassians in Syria occupied many villages, including Murayj al-Durr, having been relocated to the country by the Ottoman authorities in an effort to combat rising local dissent during the nineteenth century? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

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Arabian barnstar

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Ayyubids

I have asked for a quote from Hourani's book on the Ayyubids talk page. Thanks. --Kansas Bear (talk) 03:36, 6 April 2013 (UTC)

I've replied on the talk page, although you've already provided the requested quote. --Al Ameer son (talk) 04:08, 6 April 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Marj al-Sultan

On 7 April 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Marj al-Sultan, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Syrian village of Marj al-Sultan, near Damascus, served as a major transit point for Circassian migrants heading south to the Golan Heights and Transjordan? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Marj al-Sultan. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:55, 7 April 2013 (UTC)

Update for DYK which you reviewed

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DYK for Harran al-Awamid

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Materialscientist (talk) 06:25, 8 April 2013 (UTC)

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Gutterman, Dov.

Hi, I would really like to see all references to the Dov. Gutterman-website disappear, there is so much rubbish there! Eg Rameh is an an ancient town, and Umm al-Ghanam likewise. I have found the paletineremembered-site much more "reliable", but I would not use that as a source, so why use Gutterman? It is much better to have no info than have wrong info, me thinks.. Cheers, Huldra (talk) 16:21, 8 April 2013 (UTC)

Yea, it's pretty generalized. I used it back in the days when I didn't have abundant access to the great sources (old and new) that we use nowadays. It should still be used for local council information such as what year a town became an lc. --Al Ameer son (talk) 18:15, 8 April 2013 (UTC)

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DYK for Al-Musayfirah

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Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:04, 15 April 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Battle of al-Musayfirah

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Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:04, 15 April 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Hasan al-Kharrat

On 16 April 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Hasan al-Kharrat, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that during the Great Syrian Revolt, rebel commander Hasan al-Kharrat led the capture of the Azm Palace, aiming for Maurice Sarrail, the High Commissioner of the French Mandate? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hasan al-Kharrat. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 16:02, 16 April 2013 (UTC)

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